Kander claims narrow win for secretary of state

Shane Schoeller of Willard came within 2 percent

7:14 AM,
Nov. 8, 2012

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Missouri state Rep. Jason Kander's eventual victory in the race for Missouri secretary of state capped off a strong showing by Democratic candidates in statewide contests.

Kander beat fellow state lawmaker Shane Schoeller, a Republican from Willard, by less than 2 percent of the vote. The race was too close to call Tuesday night. It was eventually called Wednesday morning.

Democrats also prevailed in the contests for U.S. Senate, governor, state treasurer and attorney general. The only statewide race Republicans won was for lieutenant governor. ...